Family shares heartfelt moment as Louisville Zoo orangutan asks to see newborn

The Hittle family shared the video on social media in May after a trip to the Louisville Zoo. (Source: Hittle Family)

[cholze]

Dude looks like an old wise monk that about to name the baby❤❤❤

[ksmith]

So beautiful that we are able to share emotions with our primates! What a Wonderful

[johncase]

I remember seeing this orangutan when I was in the fifth grade with my friend on a field trip. I married my friend and 20+ years later we went back to the zoo to see her and she recognized us and happily came up to the glass to greet us. It was special and sad at the same time to still see her captivity.

[shellymiller]

It's a lovely and beautiful heart ❤

[rachellgarlick]

This is the second video of the same sweet Orangutan trying to love on babies 🥰 Her name Amber 😍

[mariemcclure]

That was so sweet. It warmed my heart❤

[MrSkymouser]

That is beautiful. It almost makes me feel they are too smart a creature to have in a cage.

[jackieesparza]

I bet they are loving mothers to their own little one animal are very smart

[StephenHolmes-mvyf]

The mother instincts is strong no matter what species

[greenday_]

Grew up with this Orangutang I believe. That is if they haven’t changed the one that’s in there.

Such a smart guy. It’s sad that we keep them in a cage, but I think he is treated well because he’s always been very interactive and happy.

[bluehealer]

The orangutan has a certain 'regal' quality to him the way he points "You there! Bring forth to me thy child!"

[lincolndasema]

Little did these parents know that little Timmy and little Rachel would one day become... Beast Masters.

[lottebrackett]

So Magical, I think he or she wanted to see the Feet..😊

[raulalonsogarcia]

Como se nota de que los orangutanes les gusten los bebés

[Kimberly-cnro]

Sad she got ripped out of the jungle and away from her family ....